Officers of the Grand Signior.
THESE officers, who are in their dress of ceremony which consists of rich silks. trimmed and lined with valuable furs, and with a singular crested plume on their heads, are called Capidji Bachi, and are for the private service of the Sultan. To them is attached the honour of carrying the bow-string, when the monarch orders them ; and their appearance, therefore, with that instrument in their hands, is dreaded by all.